New research shows sleep apnea may increase your risk of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and stroke. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by interrupted breathing during sleep ...

Sleep apnea may cause brain changes that are linked to Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia, new research shows. Researchers found people with lower nighttime blood oxygen levels ...

New research in Nature Communications has strengthened the link between sleep apnea and dementia, by using novel preclinical models to demonstrate exactly how breathing disruptions during sleep ...

Background: There is an association between Alzheimer disease and sleep-disordered breathing. Donepezil is the drug most frequently used to treat cognitive symptoms in Alzheimer disease. This ...

Protecting Your Brain and Heart. Researchers are studying the connections between sleep apnea, dementia, and heart disease to try to lower the risks for these diseases. Scientists have discovered ...

Getting enough quality sleep may do more than just help you feel rested—it could play a critical role in protecting your ...

Sleep Better Deep Sleep May Delay or Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease More research is needed, but the results so far are promising. Posted June 22, 2023 | Reviewed by Gary Drevitch ...

Let’s take a closer look at how Alzheimer’s affects sleep, why it happens, what symptoms to look for, and most importantly—what you can do to improve sleep for someone living with the disease.

People with Alzheimer’s disease go through many changes, and sleep problems are often some of the most noticeable. Most adults have changes in their sleep patterns as they age.

Dear Reader: It is common for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease to develop disrupted sleep patterns. In the earlier stages of the illness , patients often begin to sleep more than usual.

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